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Poem syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] CSN, M.D. Christina Ninan, M.D.

A syndrome that causes someone to write so many poems.

Type 2 poem syndrome

This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs.

Type 2a poem syndrome

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Overview

Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors and the publisher of this work have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical sciences, neither the authors nor the publisher nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or com- plete, and they disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from use of the information contained in this work. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. For example and in particular, readers are advised to check the product information sheet included in the package of each drug they plan to administer to be certain that the information contained in this work is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration. This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs.

USMLE

• USMLE STEP 1
• USMLE STEP 2
  • USMLE STEP 2 CK
  • USMLE STEP 2 CS
• USMLE STEP 3
  • USMLE STEP 3 MCQ
  • USMLE STEP 3 CCS

Pathophysiology

92F + atrial fibrillation + numbness/tingling of her right leg; where is the stroke lesion?

1. left or right side of the brain?

à answer = left (contralateral).

1. medial or lateral cerebral hemisphere?

àanswer = medial (homunculus for lower limb is

medial, upper limb and face are lateral).

1. anterior or posterior to the central sulcus?

ànswer = posterior (primary sensory cortex

is posterior; primary motor is anterior).